Very Good
#93 of 412 schools in AK
Top 22% in state
Haines Elementary
Elementary School · Haines Borough School District · Haines, AK
A Haines Borough School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 1289, Haines, AK 99827
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Haines Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Haines Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,650
Median home value
$316,000
Median rent
$881/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines Home SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Haines Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Haines Elementary is listed in Haines Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Haines Elementary
Haines Elementary is a public elementary school in Haines, AK, part of Haines Borough School District, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haines Elementary
What grades does Haines Elementary serve?
Haines Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Haines Elementary?
Haines Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Haines Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Haines Elementary rank in AK?
Haines Elementary ranks #93 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Haines Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Haines Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Haines Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Haines Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Haines Elementary a charter school?
No, Haines Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Haines Elementary a Title I school?
No, Haines Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Haines Elementary?
69.3% of students at Haines Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Haines Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (907) 766-6700
- Area population (ZIP 99827)
- 2,166
- Area median age
- 51.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99827; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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